Head of the Preparatory School

Trinity Grammar School; Strathfield; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent Anglican school in Sydney seeks a Head of the Preparatory School. This executive role focuses on academic leadership, pastoral care, and developing a positive culture within the school. The successful candidate will inspire students and staff while modeling Christian values and strategic educational vision. Candidates must demonstrate robust Christian faith and relevant educational experience.

Qualifications

• Mature and active Christian faith evident in personal and professional life.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate with a diverse community.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate with a diverse community of staff, students, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the Preparatory School.
• Oversee pastoral care and staff development.
• Collaborate with the School Executive to articulate Trinity’s ethos.
• Model integrity, wisdom, and relational leadership to staff, students, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic vision

Educational expertise

Education

Mature Christian faith

Experience in education

Job description

Overview

Head of the Preparatory School at Trinity Grammar School – an independent Anglican school in Sydney. The successful candidate will lead the Preparatory School (P–6) and oversee all aspects of its life and operations, including academic leadership, pastoral care, staff development, and the cultivation of a strong and positive organisational culture. This is a significant and strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced educator who will contribute to whole-school strategy, culture, and educational direction.

Reporting to the Headmaster, the Head of the Preparatory School will work with the School Executive to shape and deliver Trinity’s mission across all campuses, ensuring the School ethos is clearly articulated, consistently enacted, and embedded in daily life.

The role supports Trinity’s commitment to providing a thoroughly Christian education in mind, body, and spirit. It requires a mature and active Christian whose faith is evident in both personal and professional life, modelling Christian character and servant-hearted leadership to inspire students, staff, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership for the Preparatory School (P–6) and contribute to whole-school strategy, culture, and educational direction.
• Oversee pastoral care, staff development, and the cultivation of a positive organisational culture within the Preparatory School.
• Collaborate with the School Executive and other campuses to articulate and embed Trinity’s ethos in daily life.
• Model integrity, wisdom, and relational leadership to staff, students, and families.

Organisation

Trinity Grammar School is an independent, high-fee, Anglican school in Sydney. The Preparatory School is one of multiple campuses and participates in IB Primary Years Program, with a range of co-curricular activities and sport.

Qualifications and qualities

• Active and mature Christian faith evident in personal and professional life.
• Strategic vision, educational expertise, and commitment to holistic development of students.
• Ability to lead, inspire, and collaborate with a diverse community of staff, students, and families.

Applications

Applications close: Wednesday 15 October 2025

To apply – using reference TRIhps0925, address your cover letter and resume to Kirsti Hitz-Morton and Liam King of Future Leadership, or call 1300 347 437 for further information.

Job details

• Seniority level: Executive
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function / Industries: Primary and Secondary Education